GARDENS Magazine - July/August 2013
Feature Articles
Pairing plants with patios
Trade that monotonous slab for a beautiful, nurturing refuge.
Commonsense pest control
Vigilance, organics, predators and the right inorganics help the cause.
Thinking vertically
Vines, espaliers and sculptural shrubs for beautiful landscapes.
Graduating to shade
Cherishing Mother Nature's gift of a mature landscape.
From the Sperry Garden
On a Personal Note:
More containers, less water use.
Ask Neil:
Oak galls, mulches, plants for screens, and more.
Lone Stars
Bachelor's Buttons
Tales of an old-fashioned, warm-season Southern annual.
Rising Star: Tecoma x hybrida
Colorful new esperanzas to rival an old favorite.
Stevia -- a Sweet Herb for Texas
Leaves of this trouble-free herb are natural sweeteners.
Designing Texas
A Tapestry of Textures
Plants with contrasting foliage elevate the excitement.
Finishing Touch
Rising to New Heights
10 ways to decorate outdoor staircases.
